Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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